Philips SalonStraight Control HP4686 User manual

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet
from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.
com/welcome.
The SalonStraight Control gives you full control over you hairstyle,
allowing you to look the way you want, everyday. It has a rubber handle
grip and variable temperature settings for maximum control.The
Ceramic-Tourmaline coated plates combined with the professional styling
temperature give perfect straight, shiny hair.
General description (Fig. 1)
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Important
Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it
for future reference.
Danger
Keep the appliance away from water. Do not use it near or over
water contained in baths, washbasins, sinks etc.When you use the
appliance in a bathroom, unplug it after use.The proximity of water
presents a risk, even when the appliance is switched off.
Warning
Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
Check the condition of the mains cord regularly. Do not use the
appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged.
If the mains cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by Philips, a
service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualied persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
Keep the appliance away from non-heat-resistant surfaces and never
cover the appliance with anything (e.g. a towel or clothing) when it is
hot.
Keep the appliance away from ammable items.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is connected to the
mains.
Caution
For additional protection, we advise you to install a residual current
device (RCD) in the electrical circuit that supplies the bathroom.This
RCD must have a rated residual operating current not higher than
30mA. Ask your installer for advice.
The straightening plates and the plastic parts near the plates reach a
high temperature quickly. Prevent the hot surfaces of the appliance
from coming into contact with your skin.
The maximum temperature occurs just after heating up.The actual
temperature during use may be lower.
Always unplug the appliance after use.
Wait until the appliance has cooled down before you store it.
Always switch off the appliance before you put it down, even if it is
only for a moment.
Do not wind the mains cord round the appliance.
Only use the appliance on dry hair.
Do not use the appliance on articial hair.
Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in
this manual.
Do not leave the plates in your hair for more than a few seconds at a
time as this may cause damage to your hair.
Keep the straightening plates clean and free of dust, dirt and styling
products such as mousse, spray and gel. Dust, dirt and styling
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products may cause damage to the ceramic-tourmaline coated
straightening plates.
The straightening plates have a ceramic-tourmaline coating.This
coating slowly wears away over time.This does not affect the
performance of the appliance.
If you use the appliance on colour-treated hair, the straightening plates
may stain.
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This Philips appliance complies with all standards regarding
electromagnetic elds (EMF). If handled properly and according to the
instructions in this user manual, the appliance is safe to use based on
scientic evidence available today.
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Straighteners are powerful styling tools and must always be used with
care.
As with all straighteners that reach salon-high temperatures, do not use
the appliance frequently to avoid damage to the hair. If you use the
straightener incorrectly or if you use it at the wrong temperature setting,
you could overheat your hair or even burn it.Always make sure you
select a temperature setting that is suitable for your hair type.
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1 Put the plug in the wall socket.
2 Set the on/off switch to ‘I’.
The green power-on light goes on.
Never leave the appliance unattended when it is plugged in.Always put
the appliance on a heat-resistant surface when it is heating up and
when it is hot.
3 Turn the temperature wheel to select the required temperature
setting (the thicker the line on the temperature wheel, the higher
the setting). Select a temperature setting that is suitable for your
hair type. (Fig. 2)
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Always select a low setting when you use the straightener for the rst
time.
For coarse, curly or hard-to-straighten hair, select a medium to
high setting.
For ne, medium-textured or softly waved hair, select a low to
medium setting.
Take extra care with pale, blonde, bleached or colour-treated hair, since
it is susceptible to damage at high temperature settings.
4 Let the appliance heat up for at least 30 seconds.
5 Comb or brush your hair so that it is disentangled and
smooth. (Fig. 3)
Use a comb to divide the hair into sections. Do not put too much hair in
one section.
Tip: It is better to section off the crown area and to straighten the hair
underneath rst, followed by the top area.
6 Take a section that is not wider than 5cm. Place it between the
straightening plates and press the handles of the appliance rmly
together.
7 Slide the straightener down the length of the hair in 5 seconds,
from root to hair end, without stopping to prevent
overheating (Fig. 4).
8 Repeat this process after 20 seconds until you have achieved the
desired look.
9 Let your hair cool down. Do not comb or brush it before it has
cooled down, as this would ruin the hairstyle you have just created.
Cleaning
Never immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid, nor rinse it
under the tap.
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Let the appliance cool down completely on a heat-resistant surface.
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3 Clean the appliance with a damp cloth.
Storage
Never wind the mains cord round the appliance.
1 Switch off the appliance and unplug it.
2 Let the appliance cool down completely on a heat-resistant surface.
3 Store the appliance in a safe and dry place.You can also store the
appliance by hanging it from its hanging loop.
Environment
Do not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste
at the end of its life, but hand it in at an ofcial collection point for
recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment (Fig. 5).
Guarantee & service
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit
the Philips website at www.philips.com or contact the Philips Consumer
Care Centre in your country (you nd its phone number in the
worldwide guarantee leaet). If there is no Consumer Care Centre in
your country, go to your local Philips dealer.
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This chapter summarises the most common problems you could
encounter with the appliance. If you are unable to solve the problem with
the information below, contact the Philips Consumer Care Centre in your
country.
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